Economic analysis and research

Strategic economic analysis and research contributes to the development of better environmental policy through economic policy analyses, and the development of innovative economic-environmental modelling capabilities.

Environmental valuation

• Envalue - a database of studies on environmental valuation first released in 1995.
• Environmental valuation reference inventory (EVRI) - a resource run by Environment Canada providing more than 2,000 international studies on environmental valuation.

Regulatory impact statements

Marine and coastal economic research

We have produced and commissioned a number of reports on economic issues relating to coastal and marine environments, including studies of the impacts and values of marine park establishment, management and use.

• The Recreation Use Value of NSW Marine Parks
• Survey of local businesses servicing NSW Marine Parks
• Literature Review of Bio-economic Impacts of Pollutants Affecting Marine Park Environments
• Economic Values of NSW Marine Parks

We are also in the process of finalising a number of internal reports on coastal and marine-related issues (including marine parks). These reports are still in the draft report stage, and have not yet been peer reviewed. Once these reports have been reviewed, the finalised reports will be published on the website.